Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor
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3408 E Lake Rd S, Palm Harbor, FL 34685Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor has a record of sustained, substantial food safety noncompliance. Over 29 inspections since 2022, the facility accumulated 399 violations, averaging 13.8 per inspection — more than 2.6 times the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 11 inspections, making this a defining pattern of noncompliance. Food contact surface violations, time-as-control violations, chemical storage violations, and handwashing violations also recurred across multiple inspections. The facility has been subject to 3 disciplinary actions totaling $850 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented on January 3, 2019, when a portable fire extinguisher was missing from its designated location. Despite the severity of the violation pattern, no emergency closures have been issued. The most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 found 3 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $850.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017052364 | $400.00 | Oct 5, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2017038922 | $200.00 | Apr 24, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2014047280 | $250.00 | Oct 17, 2014 | Miami (Doral) |
Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections47 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 10 inspections79 violations · 50 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor last inspected?
- Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor had?
- Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor find?
- Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor ever been shut down?
- No, Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- Has Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $850.00 in fines.
- How much has Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor been fined?
- Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor has been fined a total of $850.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Kogi Grill in Palm Harbor operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Takee Outee (2019).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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